Fornaci, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

2,503 Population 761/sq mi density

863 ft Elevation 263 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$23,829 median income, 11.3% unemployment

Fornaci enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	863 ft (263 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	761/sq mi
Coordinates	45.0282°N, 7.5987°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 9.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,448 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003	1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy	M5.0	105 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	143 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	71 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	85 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	122 km
Jul 18, 2001	3 km S of Masio, Italy	M4.7	67 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	55 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	73 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	93 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	128 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	106 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	54 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	146 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	39 km
Apr 16, 2020	2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.5	147 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	140 km
Sep 22, 2022	3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy	M4.4	134 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	25 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	107 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	110 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	115 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.7 in
February	40°F (5°C)	1.6 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in
September	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest

Fornaci has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (1.5").

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